Signaling, Electrical & Communication Manager at Kenya Railways

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees formulation, development and implementation of divisional plans and maintenance procedures.
• Provides engineering advice to the department on electrical, signaling and communication engineering functions.
• Oversees design and planning of electrical, signaling and communication projects.
• Facilitates the development and approval of rolling stock, plant and equipment policies and standards.
• Leads in the development of divisional maintenance and development programs for electrical, signaling and communication systems in order to meet requirements for train and marine operations.
• Oversees implementation of electrical, signaling and communication systems scheduled and unscheduled maintenance within the Corporation.
• Responsible for electrical engineering designs and drawings and specifications revisions.
• Review and recommends new systems that enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of the division in carrying out electrical, signaling and communication development and maintenance.
• Participates in rail incident and accident investigation for the purpose of identifying the root cause and implementing remedial actions to stop recurrence.
• Oversees preparation of technical and functional specifications requirements for tender documents to enable appropriate procurement of materials in the division.
• Leads in conducting electrical, signaling and communication systems failure and trend analysis, engineering inspection and audit, material and component quality inspection and analysis to assist in divisional engineering decision making.
• Oversees outsourced contractors and consultants for development and maintenance of electrical, signaling and communication systems.
• Oversee the maintenance of electrical power stations, electrical power backup systems within the Corporation.
• Responsible for new electrical installations and power distribution in all buildings, workshops, electrical installations in all plant and equipment and maintenance of existing electrical installations in the corporation.
• Responsible for undertaking statutory electrical tests and documenting them.
• Ensures compliance with the applicable legal, statutory and regulatory requirements in undertaking electrical, signaling and communication maintenance and development.
• Leads in keeping updated and relevant knowledge of modern electrical, signaling and communication systems maintenance techniques, maintenance equipment, production systems, procedures.
• Responsible for championing safe working conditions in the division.
• Participates in curriculum development for railway technical courses.
• Provides mentorship professional growth strategies for divisional engineers and ensuring compliance with CPD requirements.
• Oversees preparation and implementation of the divisions annual budget and procurement and disposal plan.
• Leads in identification and management of divisional risks.
• Leads in identifying and implementing change initiatives to achieve the desired culture and business plan.
• Co-ordinates setting of divisional Key Performance Indicators and monitors its implementation.
• Ensures development and implementation of business continuity plan for the division.
• Oversees compliance of Quality Management System in the division by ensuring that business processes meet the requirements of ISO Standards.

​​​​​​​Requirements of the Position

• Master’s Degree in Engineering/Project/Communication Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Electrical/Telecommunication or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• A Minimum of Ten (10) years relevant work experience, Five (5) of which must be in Senior Management position.
• Registered by Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer.
• Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
• Valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya.
• A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Project Management.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Information Technology proficiency.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills.